When teaching a student nurse about using syringes, the nurse correctly describes the part of a syringe that screws into the needle hub as the
A) Barrel.
B) Plunger.
C) Luer-Lok tip.
D) Slip tip.

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The Luer-Lok tip is the part of the syringe that screws into the needle hub. This ensures a secure and tight connection between the syringe and needle. The barrel is the part of the syringe that holds the medication, the plunger is used to draw back or push out medication, and the slip tip is an alternative option for attaching the needle but does not screw in like the Luer-Lok tip.

When Teaching a Student Nurse About Using Syringes, the Nurse